Seasonal Employers in the USA

Our employers are located all over the United States. Many provide work in New Jersey and New York. Current Federal minimum wage is 6.55 per hour, but on July 24th, 2013 the minimum wage will be raised to 7.25 dollars per hour. Many employers choose to pay more than required minimum. Additional compensation may be provided in housing arrangements, tips, or end-of-the-season bonuses. In many cases the students are required to sign a contract to work until September-October.

Amusement Parks.

Most positions include ride attendants, ticket masters, game attendants. You may also be asked to work in the food or cleaning department. Usually these are the outside positions. Many parks allow the participants to work 60+ hours per week. The pay starts from $7.15. Basic English is required.

Moving.

Moving helpers have to perform heavy labor and the positions are open only for athletically build individuals. The general duties include packing, loading, deliviring and unloading of furniture and other equipment. The starting pay is usually $8-9 per hour, plus helpers may get $20-100 tips daily. The students may be required to work 40-60 hours a week. Generally, the students need to be strong and healthy to qualify for these positions. Conversational English is often required.

Retail Industry.

We cooperate with supermarkets, like A&P, with individually owned stores, and with chain stores, like 7-11 and Quick Check, Welsh Farms, etc. Most pay 7.15-8$. Require good English to be able to speak to the customers.

Motels/Hotels.

We assist several motels and hotels on the New Jersey Shore and in other states. Housekeepers are usually paid 7.15$/per hour plus some tips. Basic English is required. Experience is a plus.

Fast Food Restaurants.

We cooperate with the owners and managers of many Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds stores, KFC, Burger King, and other chain stores. The start pay is generally $7.15. Basic English is required.

Gas Stations.

Students may work as gas station attendants or as cashiers in convinience stores. Gas attendants (mostly guys) will be filling cars with gasoline. The start pay is usually 7.15$, plus the occasional tips, plus some small percentage of the sales. Cashiers will be selling coffee, soda, sandwiches, and other small necessities. Many gas station owners allow students to work 15 hours a day.

Restaurnats/Cafes.

Participants may work as a bus-boys, waiters or a hostesses or in the kitchen. These are usually the best payed positions. Excellent English is a must. Real experience greatly increases chances of being accepted. Good resume is a must.

• Waiters. Ala-Carte waiters usually get 3$/hour+ tips. A good waiter may take home 70- 150$ in tips daily. Banquet waiters often are paid 10-12$/hour, plus occasional tips.
• Bus-boys help waiters and speak to the customers only occasionally. The pay is generally 5.25/hour plus 10-15% tip share from the waiters.
• Hostesses greet customers and show them to the tables. The pay is generally 7.15-8$/hour.
• Kichen helpers work in a kitchen. Actual responsibilities may vary from helping the cooks to doing the dishes. The pay is $7-8/hour, but the students are often able to work many hours every week.